Cirencester Park access road

moulesy replied on 07/06/2020 16:26

moulesy

Posted on 07/06/2020 16:26

We were out walking near Cirencester today so thought we'd divert to wander past the club site to see how things looked.

Well, not sure if this is good news or bad, but the access road has been diverted..

So - good news - for anyone with a pothole aversion - it's been resurfaced and the tarmac is now billiard table smooth (apart from the inevitable speed humps!)

Not such good news - instead of a long straight road with plenty of wide stretches to allow for units to pass it is now very narrow and winding, with large boulders each side at the entrance and just a couple of small lay bys for passing, so heaven help you if you meet another unit coming in or out.

I can't see any practical alternative to the "off by 12 and no arrivals before 1" arrangement. We'll just have to wait and see - well, not us obviously!

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Tinwheeler replied on 10/07/2020 17:31

Tinwheeler

Campervanner from Cornwall

Posted on 10/07/2020 17:31

I see in a recent review that a member has cancelled bookings due to the new road. Seems once was enough for this person who describes it thus: "If you wish to design a road to deter large vehicles and caravans, this would be it!"

Wherenext replied on 10/07/2020 17:39

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Wherenext

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Posted on 10/07/2020 17:31 by Tinwheeler

I see in a recent review that a member has cancelled bookings due to the new road. Seems once was enough for this person who describes it thus: "If you wish to design a road to deter large vehicles and caravans, this would be it!"

Posted on 10/07/2020 17:39

Obviously not a regular CL user then.

Like CY we have ventured along some hair raising approach roads hoping we don't meet anyone coming the other way but once on the CL the unit doesn't move until the end of your trip. One advantage of the caravan over the Motorhome. It hasn't put us off going to these places though and I can't ever remember a site where the approach road has been a factor in not returning.

peedee replied on 10/07/2020 20:01

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peedee

Motorhomer from Bedfordshire

Posted on 10/07/2020 17:39 by Wherenext

Obviously not a regular CL user then.

Like CY we have ventured along some hair raising approach roads hoping we don't meet anyone coming the other way but once on the CL the unit doesn't move until the end of your trip. One advantage of the caravan over the Motorhome. It hasn't put us off going to these places though and I can't ever remember a site where the approach road has been a factor in not returning.

Posted on 10/07/2020 20:01

Been ther done that, it is not only CLs, what about access to the Cheddar, Ilfracombe,Wiilingcote and Damage Barton sites. I'm sure there are others.

FYI there is a video of the modified road >here<

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nelliethehooker replied on 10/07/2020 20:09

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nelliethehooker

Caravanner from Cumberland

Posted on 10/07/2020 20:09

I can't ever remember a site where the approach road has been a factor in not returning.

If I was still a member the West Runton C&CC site is one I'd not return to because of the road.

peedee replied on 10/07/2020 20:28

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peedee

Motorhomer from Bedfordshire

Posted on 10/07/2020 20:09 by nelliethehooker

I can't ever remember a site where the approach road has been a factor in not returning.

If I was still a member the West Runton C&CC site is one I'd not return to because of the road.

Posted on 10/07/2020 20:28

That one must be the worst ever, not been back since the early 90s, surely they must have improved it by now?

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Wherenext replied on 10/07/2020 20:41

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Wherenext

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Posted on 10/07/2020 20:01 by peedee

Been ther done that, it is not only CLs, what about access to the Cheddar, Ilfracombe,Wiilingcote and Damage Barton sites. I'm sure there are others.

FYI there is a video of the modified road >here<

peedee

Posted on 10/07/2020 20:41

Yes Cheddar site is appalling. Not been to the others.

I was wondering how a supermarket delivery, now that they are allowed, would get on trying to get into Cheddar when there's a few outfits waiting to get in.

nelliethehooker replied on 10/07/2020 21:37

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nelliethehooker

Caravanner from Cumberland

Posted on 10/07/2020 21:37

We walked up it last year a d it was not much improved from when we stayed there about 5 yrs ago. The road doesn't belong to the club but is owned by the NT who only maintain it.

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EmilysDad replied on 10/07/2020 21:52

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Posted on 10/07/2020 20:41 by Wherenext

Yes Cheddar site is appalling. Not been to the others.

I was wondering how a supermarket delivery, now that they are allowed, would get on trying to get into Cheddar when there's a few outfits waiting to get in.

Posted on 10/07/2020 21:52

No access problems to the CL opposite the Cheddar CC site 😎

EmilysDad replied on 10/07/2020 21:55

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EmilysDad

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Posted on 10/07/2020 20:01 by peedee

Been ther done that, it is not only CLs, what about access to the Cheddar, Ilfracombe,Wiilingcote and Damage Barton sites. I'm sure there are others.

FYI there is a video of the modified road >here<

peedee

Posted on 10/07/2020 21:55

It's been a while since we've been to Damage Barton, but I can't remember the access road being particularly difficult 🤔

I remember the general roads to/from St David's club site being on the narrow side

peedee replied on 10/07/2020 23:24

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peedee

Motorhomer from Bedfordshire

Posted on 10/07/2020 21:55 by EmilysDad

It's been a while since we've been to Damage Barton, but I can't remember the access road being particularly difficult 🤔

I remember the general roads to/from St David's club site being on the narrow side

Posted on 10/07/2020 23:24

Its only really difficult in peak season because of the narrow bits but there is plenty of visibility.

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